According to NASA, how many days does it take for the moon
to orbit the earth?27.3 days
Where does the moon get its light from? The sun
What causes us to see different parts of the lighted moon? the moon orbits around the sun.
How many phases of the moon are there? 8 phazes
What are each of the phases called?new moon, waning cresent moon, waxing cresent moon,first quarter moon, third quarter moon,waning gibbous,waxing gibbous, full moon
What does "waxing" mean?increasing getting bigger
What does "waning" mean?decreasing getting smaller
to orbit the earth?27.3 days
Where does the moon get its light from? The sun
What causes us to see different parts of the lighted moon? the moon orbits around the sun.
How many phases of the moon are there? 8 phazes
What are each of the phases called?new moon, waning cresent moon, waxing cresent moon,first quarter moon, third quarter moon,waning gibbous,waxing gibbous, full moon
What does "waxing" mean?increasing getting bigger
What does "waning" mean?decreasing getting smaller